New Castle County property record for 157 Upper Valley Ln, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,900 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $896 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-055.10-245 |
| Primary APN | 08-055.10-245 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 837 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 157 UPPER VALLEY LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-8721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN VALLEY 2B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIKE CREEK-CENTRAL KIRKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 13615 |
157 Upper Valley Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2003.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 UPPER VALLEY LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-8721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20036094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,000 Land $54,400 Building $251,600 | ||
| 2024 | $279,360 | ||
| 2023 | $896.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $63,600 (-) Land $10,700 Building $52,900 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $63,600 Land $10,700 Building $52,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 157 Upper Valley Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 157 Upper Valley Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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